June 10, 2019 by bethstefura As school districts close down the 18-19 school year, I’m reminded of the joy I felt as a kid on the last day of school. The euphoria of knowing I had the whole summer to do whatever I wanted. Weeks of independence, sunshine and no schedules to follow! It’s easy […]
Website Details Jami Dellifield is a Family and Consumer Sciences Educator for Ohio State University Extension in Hardin County. She loves to teach and encourage others to try something new! Jami is a Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor and the co-author of the nationally award winning 4-H project book, […]
A few days ago we read about the abundance of zucchini plants in many of our gardens. Peppers are another vegetable that has been producing non-stop recently. My grandson’s garden is providing all of us with more peppers than we can use! Being a young entrepreneur, he even set up a small stand near their […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged 1920, 1930, basic 4, basic 7, bread, carbohyrdrates, cereal, Dietary Guidelines, Eat the Basic 7, family meals, Fiber, Food, food safety, foodborne illness, fruit, healthy dietary pattern, Meat, Protein, USDA, vitamins and minerals, W. O Atwater on April 5, 2021| Leave a Comment » In January, I wrote about the […]
August 5, 2021 by woelfl1 The pandemic has caused ripples of uncertainty and concern in all areas of life. At the start of the pandemic, people sheltered in place and stayed home. Children began virtual learning, some employees transitioned to a home office environment. For others though, the transition was not as easy. People lost […]
Based on the title of my blog, you might think it’s focused on yoga, tai chi, or some other form of gentle movement often associated with mindfulness. While all of these can be beneficial, mindful movement can include much more. As a runner, I have struggled with an Achilles tendon injury for years. There have […]
As I write this article, I am 36 weeks pregnant, sore and achy. Throughout my pregnancy, I have experienced occasional leg cramping in my calf muscles. I try my best to stay hydrated and take a daily multivitamin to help prevent these cramps, but sometimes they come anyway. Whenever my muscles feel especially tight or […]
Ready or not, the holiday season is right around the corner! Between black Friday, cyber Monday, and giving Tuesday, there is a lot of pressure to overspend around the holidays. Add in out-of-town visitors, shopping, travel, and overeating, and there you have the recipe for a stressful holiday season. When we realize we have put […]
Country road in fall This time of year is always difficult for me. Unlike those of you who LOVE fall, I do not. Yes, you read that right, I do not like fall, not at all. For a long time, I couldn’t figure out why I don’t share the same love of Fall like so […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged BMI, Body Mass Index, child nutrition, children, children health, health education, healthy weight, Nutrition, overweight, school, school health, underweight on November 20, 2014| Leave a Comment » Schools in your area may be assessing students’ health, collecting BMIs, or providing nutrition and physical activity education. What does all this mean […]
March 28, 2013 by linnettegoard Whether you are in the checkout line at the local supermarket, discount store or local library or listening to the radio or TV, you have seen or heard the “claims” . . . “look slimmer without dieting”, “stay-slim secrets”, “drop 10 lbs. or more”, “boost energy”, “look and feel younger”, […]
A nice hot cup of tea can be so soothing on a cold winter day. When is the last time you enjoyed some tea? Can you remember a time when you enjoyed tea with a close friend or family member? I have a dear friend who just passed away after a two-year battle with cancer. […]
If you’re anything like me, you love the Fall because that time of year means pumpkin everything! I can’t get enough it, but, each year as new pumpkin treats have been released, I have tried to get my pumpkin fix in healthier ways, with a splurge here or there, of course. Some of my go-to’s […]
February 25, 2013 by Michelle Treber You have a favorite necklace that was passed down to you from your grandmother. You realize that no one in your family knows the history of the piece – they don’t know if it was a gift from your grandfather to your grandmother on their 25th anniversary or if […]